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Free Circus Festival Returns to Spennymoor Town Centre This Weekend
The circus is rolling into town this weekend with a packed programme of free entertainment and family-friendly activities. Durham County Council is once again bringing a vibrant family fun event to Spennymoor Town Centre this Saturday, 23 May. Funded by the All Together for Spennymoor Pride in Place...
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New Durham Arts Destination The Light Names Experienced Curator as Artistic Director
An experienced curator and producer has been appointed to head up a new cultural destination ahead of its launch later this summer. Tony Guillan has been named artistic director of The Light, Durham County Council’s newest cultural venue and visitor attraction in Durham. Bringing together contempo...
New Durham Explorer Bus Routes to Connect Visitors with County Attractions
Three new bus routes are being introduced across County Durham to help residents and visitors discover some of the region’s most popular attractions. Durham County Council has commissioned the Durham Explorer services, which will operate on weekends and bank holidays from 23 May until 31 August th...
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Durham Energy Council Pushing for Fairer Renewable Transition in the North East
Working-class communities must be at the heart of the green energy transition, climate action organisation Threads in the Ground has warned. The North East is rapidly emerging as the UK’s renewable energy powerhouse. The region has strong foundations to lead the renewable energy transition, inc...
County Durham family hub forced to shut doors after rats found by pest controllers
A County Durham family hub has been forced to close after rats were discovered at the site.
Jury retires in trial of ex-Newton Aycliffe councillor accused of sexual assault
The jury has retired to begin its deliberations in the trial of ex-Newton Aycliffe councillor Neville Jones, who is accused of sexually assaulting two women.
Rise in city centre footfall hailed as major tourism boost for County Durham
Increased visitor numbers and growing demand for business space have boosted Durham’s economy, city officials have said.
Parents name Durham nursery one of the best in the North East
Busy Bees Nursery in Durham has been recognised as one of the top 20 in the North East by parents.
New exam stress guide launched to support County Durham teens and families
A new guide has been launched to help young people in Durham manage exam stress as GCSE and A-level students across the country prepare for exam season.
Durham police failing to pursue child abusers and protect victims, watchdog warns
Durham Constabulary “carried out little or no activity to identify perpetrators who criminally or sexually exploited children”, a watchdog has warned.
Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East.
Suspected Bishop Auckland drug driver had knife stashed in car when pulled over
A Bishop Auckland motorist who was pulled over for having no insurance was found have a knife stashed away in his centre console.
Here's what the Met Office says about Darlington's weekend weather
Darlington will see a cool but mostly dry Friday and Saturday, with temperatures rising into the low teens, turning milder but wetter on Sunday, with frequent showers likely.
'Dangerous' County Durham thug punched woman as she slept leaving her with black eye
A County Durham thug who left a woman with a black eye and bruised neck after repeatedly punching her while she slept.
Councillor accused of sex assaults 'significantly over-stepped the line', jury told
A highly respected councillor and community figure “significantly over-stepped the line” when he sexually assaulted two women on different occasions.
Durham students make waves as dragon boat race boosts recovery on River Wear
The ARC Recovery College has swapped the classroom for the River Wear, with its ARCH Nemesis dragon boat team racing to a photo-finish second place and giving students a 'powerful boost' to their confidence and mental health
County Durham man named among UK's most wanted believed to be in Spain
Liam Michael Murray, whose last known address is in Durham, has been named among the UK’s Most Wanted fugitives, with authorities believing he may be hiding in Spain.
Former tearoom with two apartments on market for £300k in County Durham
A former tearoom in Quebec village, County Durham, is on the market for £300,000, offering café space on the ground floor and two self-contained apartments above.
County Durham thug armed with spiked wooden bat beat man over £10 debt
A man involved in a dispute over a £10 debt was told not to allow “petty squabbles” to get out of hand in future.
Fire safety concerns raised as council approves Durham HMO extension
Plans to increase the size of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in an area popular with students has been approved despite safety concerns.